Eerdlings

The official blog of Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

9 Kilometers

"As a young boy walks nine kilometers to school, he travels through the mountain and rain forest landscapes of southern...

 Books in Translation, Character / Values, JUVENILE FICTION, Latin American, Patience, Poverty, Problem-Solving, Resilience
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Back to Front and Upside Down!

While the rest of the class makes birthday cards for the principal, Stanley struggles with his words and letters.

 Character / Values, Friendship, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION, Problem-Solving, School Stories
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Brother Hugo and the Bear

After painstakingly handcrafting a replacement copy of a library book, a medieval monk tries to protect it from a hungry...

 Character / Values, Family, JUVENILE FICTION, Problem-Solving
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Building an Orchestra of Hope

"When a children's orchestra in Cateura, Paraguay, grows to have more students than instruments, music teacher Favio Chavez works with...

 Biographies, Character / Values, Music teachers, Poverty, Problem-Solving, Social Issues, Songs & Music, Tolerance / Acceptance
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Get on Your Bike

"When William and Bobby have a fight, Bobby jumps on his bike and leaves, but as he travels through the...

 Books in Translation, Character / Values, Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION, Problem-Solving
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Lion, King, and Coin

"When trading goods at the market becomes increasingly difficult, Laos's family is commissioned to make the world's first coin"--

 Books in Translation, Character / Values, History, JUVENILE FICTION, Problem-Solving
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Little Croc’s Purse

When Little Croc and his friends find a purse filled with money, they must decide whether to spend the money...

 Character / Values, JUVENILE FICTION, Problem-Solving
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My Name Is Sangoel

As a refugee from Sudan to the United States, Sangoel is frustrated that no one can pronounce his name correctly...

 African, Character / Values, Cultures, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION, Problem-Solving, Social Issues, War / Refugees
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Nasreddine

It's time to go to market, so Nasreddine loads up the donkey and sets off with his father. But when...

 Books in Translation, Character / Values, Cultures, JUVENILE FICTION, Middle Eastern, Problem-Solving
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Parachute

"Toby is afraid of heights, but when his cat gets stuck in a tree, Toby must face his fears in...

 Character / Values, Contentment, Growing Up / Self-Esteem, JUVENILE FICTION, Problem-Solving
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Roger is Reading a Book

"Roger wants some peace and quiet so he can read his book, but his neighbor Emily has some hobbies of...

 Books in Translation, Character / Values, Family, Humor, JUVENILE FICTION, Problem-Solving
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Talking is Not My Thing

A girl with autism who almost never speaks demonstrates how easily she communicates with her brother and grandmother through facial...

 Character / Values, Problem-Solving
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The Biggest Mistake

As a little lion tries to catch his first gazelle, he finds the task more difficult than he expected.

 Animals, Books in Translation, Character / Values, Humor, Patience, Problem-Solving
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The Box

"When a mysterious box arrives in the woods, a group of friends try to reassure the animal inside the box...

 Animals, Books in Translation, Problem-Solving, Social-Emotional Learning
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The Miracle Seed

The thrilling true story of an ancient plant, wonderfully reborn in the modern era through the hard work of two...

 Character / Values, Cultures, Jewish Interest, Juvenile Nonfiction, Middle Eastern, Patience, Problem-Solving
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Vote for Me!

"The lion always wins the animals' presidential election. But when a little mouse starts campaigning, the other creatures realize they,...

 Animals, Books in Translation, Character / Values, JUVENILE FICTION, Problem-Solving
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